Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Golden Fronted Woodpecker in acrylics

I love how this one is clinging to the branch.

Golden Fronted Woodpecker measures 6 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Andy Morffew for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase through Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.


Monday, 16 December 2019

King Parrot in acrylics

I love the tilt of this one's head.  I did quite a few layers / glazes to get the depth to the feathers as it is always a bit tricky painting red feathers but I enjoyed the challenge.


King Parrot measure 8 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Zoe Farris for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase through Bluethumb.  To view the listing, please click here.




Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Black Throated Sparrow in acrylics

I love this one's markings.

Black Throated Sparrow measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase through Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.

Thursday, 5 December 2019

Blue Winged Warbler in acrylics

I love painting yellow feathers so couldn't resist painting this one.

Blue Winged Warbler measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase through Etsy. To view the listing, please click here.




Monday, 25 November 2019

Dachshund in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one - everything just seemed to work.

Dachshund measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to CarlaT for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase through Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.


Thursday, 21 November 2019

Black Throated Finch in acrylics

This is another bird that I took the reference photo at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.  It was just named 2019 Australian Bird of the year. It is a highly endangered finch.

Black Throated Finch measures 10 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Sacred Kingfisher No 5 in acrylics

I took the reference photo for this one at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary a few months ago.  It actually sat still for quite some time to I managed to get quite a few good reference photos of it.

Sacred Kingfisher No 5 measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

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